February’s Character Trait of the Month-
Manners
Welcome New Students 2013-14
Christopher H., 6th Grade
Elizabeth H., 1st Grade
Shubdutt B. :Preschool
Amberly M.: Preschool
Sophia W. : PreK
Updates from HoS&Board:
**Our technology fee for next school year will be $125.00
For those of you that may be wondering, Mr. Smith, our PE teacher has been
out this week due to a car accident. We have spoken with him recently and
our hope is that he will be back in the next week or two. In the meantime
Ms. Warren will be subbing for him.
2013-2014 TPAAK Re- enrollment/Enrollment Dates
Re- enrollment and Enrollment Packets Due TODAY Feb. 1
**K-8 Group Tours at 10 and 1 Daily Feb. 1 and beyond
Preference is given to re- enrolling families, than to new families by date of
application until classes are full then we go to a lottery, We expect a wait
list this year 
SCIENCE FAIR INFO
TPAAK Science Fair
Get excited TPAAK! The annual Science Fair is coming up. Please look
through the information packet going home on Tuesday next week with
details and guidelines.
What: All students will complete a science project at home. Students can
choose to enter their projects into the fair for judging.
When: Students have until March 8th to complete projects at home. Projects
will be due to homeroom classes on Friday, March 8th. The science fair will
be held on Saturday, March 9th.
Where: The projects will be completed at home. The science fair will be in
the TPAAK cafeteria.
How: Students should complete projects with help from parents. They
should get creative and use the internet or the library for ideas. Students
should follow the steps of the Scientific Method!
Please contact Ms. Comerford for questions at acomerford@tpaak.org
Have fun and think like scientists!!!
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Midtown Arts Center's Academy is enrolling for K-12 acting,
musical theatre and specialty classes! Sign up today before
classes are full!
These 10-week sessions will give your young performer the tools they need
to star on Broadway or simply star in their next school play! Specialized for
each age group, each class will focus on different elements of either Acting
or Musical Theatre technique ranging from music-reading, choreography, and
makeup to Shakespeare, improvisation, and theatre history.
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Musical Theatre classes
 Grades 3-5: Tuesdays 4:30-5:45
 Grades 6-8: Tuesdays 5:45-7:00
 Grades 9-12: Tuesdays 5:45-7:00
Acting classes
 Grades 3-5:
Wednesdays 4:30-5:45
 Grades 6-8:
Wednesdays 4:30-5:45
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Combo of both Acting and Musical Theatre
 Grades K-2: Tuesdays 4:30-5:45
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Advanced Acting**
 Grades 8-12: Wednesdays 5:45-7:00
**Audition only class. Please contact the box office for more information.
Based on the core-curriculum style, students will receive instruction in all
aspects of their specialized class and will be age-appropriate in focus and
scope. Each class will culminate with a showcase of the skills learned over
the course of the semester held in our new Theatre One space.
Our fall classes run February 19 - May 1. Final performances will be held
on the weekend following the final week on May 4 & 5. There will be a weeklong break from March 18-22 for spring break. Tuition for each class is only
$239 and includes:
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10 weeks of personal instruction from degreed professional actors (who are starring
in our Dinner Theatre and Young Audiences Series productions!)
The chance to perform in our brand new Theatre One space in front of family and
friends
Knowledge that will help young actors succeed in the professional theatre world
Priority registration for our upcoming Summer Academy Camps!
We offer a 10% discount for sibling groups, so be sure to sign up ALL of
your little performers!
Know someone who may be interested? If they give your name when they
register, YOU earn free tickets to the Dinner Theatre productions! Please
contact the box office for more details.
To register, simply call the box office at (970) 225-2555 or register quickly
online
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Friday, February 1st is “Give Kids A Smile Day” and Children from low income
families can receive basic dental care. AN appointment is necessary. Visit the
website for more information: http://cdaonline.org/index.php?option=com
-based scholarship opportunities are also available. For more information,
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SAVE The Date:
PTLO Meeting Tuesday, February 5at 6PM
February 8- E-learning day- NO School- Professional Development
February 11-22- 3rd grade TCAP Testing (please don’t be absent, come
prepared and schedule appointments for another time)
February 12- Bd. Mtg. Free Childcare 6PM
February 14- Boys Jean day
February 18- No School- Presidents Day!
February 19- Kindergarten Info Night 6 PM
February 22- TPAAK 5th graders Shadow Middle Schoolers
February 25- TPAAK 5th gr Parent Middle School Info Night
February 27- Paragon Adventure Night and ELL Culture Night
March1- Study Island Contest ends
Saturday March 2- CHAMPIONS Parent Night
March4-16- 3-8th grade TCAP Testing-(please don’t be absent, come
prepared and schedule appointments for another time)
March 5- PTLO Mtg 6PM
March 8- Science Fair projects due to class
Saturday March 9- TPAAK Science Fair
March 12- Bd. Mtg. Free Childcare 6PM
March 15- Tech Fee Due to reserve your spot
March 17-25 SPRING BREAK
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Colorado Charter Schools Rally at the Capitol
Celebrating 20 Years!
Mark your calendar for the 2013 Colorado Charter Schools Rally. The event will
take place on Thursday, April 11 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, on the west steps of
the Colorado State Capitol in Denver.
This year is our chance to show our state's elected officials the "face" of the 20th
generation of Colorado's charter schools students, and thank them for passing the
Colorado Charter Schools Act back in 1993. We want to have as many charter
school students at the Capitol on April 11 as possible.
The Colorado Charter Schools Rally is a great learning opportunity for students of
all ages. Take advantage of this chance to learn more about our state's legislative
process.
In addition to the rally, many other activities will be available including tours of the
Capitol, a display of charter school student artwork, opportunities to visit other
Denver attractions such as the U.S. Mint, museums, and more.
Art Room help needed:
Ms. Andrejasich is in need of help in these areas of the art room. Some work can
be brought home and returned to school if that helps.
Times are flexible if you can spare an hour or two a week helping to keep the art
room in order and running smoothly! Thanks so much!
Students are in charge of art supply care in the art room but I check them often in
order to save on replacement costs.
Refill glue bottles, keep them clean
Color pencils, markers and crayons all in order
Check paint brushes and sinks to keep clean
All paints in proper cabinets and closed
Paint shirts hung up or bagged for laundry
Check clay tools and clay bags
Recycle dry clay, needs to be smashed put in large containers and soaked
Reference files in order
Art Library books on proper shelves
Sort art supply donations
Tables, stools and floor clean
Projects sorted and stored for yearend displays
Displays prepared and set up
Calling all young artists:
Submit your artwork for a chance to see it on the Google homepage. The
competition is open to students K-12 nationwide from January 15th through March
1st.
This year’s theme:
”My Best Day Ever...”
For more information visit: www.google.com/doodle4google
Winning student receives a $30,000.00 scholarship to the college of their choice
and a trip to New York! The winning school receives a $50,000.00 grant for
technology!
Beginner Flute Class starting!
Do you want to play the flute? Group lessons are beginning Thursday, February 7
from 3:45 to 4:30. There is one school flute available for a student to borrow.
Class size limited to three students and the cost is $15 a week.
Please contact Mrs. Floyd lfloyd@tpaak.org for details.
BATTLE OF THE BARDS POETRY CONTEST
Teens (grades 6-12) and Adults! Write a poem and submit your entry in
Poudre River Public Library District's "Battle of the Bards" poetry contest.
Entries muse be received between February 1 and February 15, 2013.
Complete contest rules, how to enter, and prize information is available at
http://www.poudrelibraries.org/contact/pdf/contest.pdf.
SATURDAY STORYTIMES
Popular Saturday Storytimes continue at Council Tree Library where library
staff will share their love of books through stories, songs, fingerplays, and
more. This storytime is for children of all ages and their families. Saturdays
at 10:15 a.m. No registration needed.
ANIMAL AFTERNOON
Practice your reading with Larimer Animal People Partnership volunteers and
their special story-loving critters. Enjoy good books and the opportunity to
read to friendly animals. For children in grades K-5. 40-60 minutes. 3:00 p.m.
Old Town Library, 1st Sunday each month
Council Tree Library, 2nd Sunday each month
Harmony Library 4th Sunday each month
AFRICAN DRUM AND DANCE WORKSHOP WITH FALE
Old Town Library
February 9, 2013, 2:00 p.m.
Celebrate Black History Month by learning African drumming, dancing and
singing. Fale (Fort Collins African Drum & Dance Troupe)will lead kids of all
ages in a one-hour workshop that highlights the fundamentals of West
African Drum and Dance. This free program is open to all ages and sponsored
by the Poudre River Friends of the Library.
LOVE MY LIBRARY CONTEST
Poudre River Public Library District is once again having an “I Love My Library”
essay contest for library-lovers of all ages. Five winners will be picked, one from
each category according
to age: young child, youth, teen, adult, and senior. The winners will be awarded a
prize and winning essays will be featured on the District website. Essays should be
no more than 500 words and children ages 6 and under may draw a picture instead.
Submissions should be sent to Webster House, Attn: Library Lovers at 301 E. Olive,
Fort Collins, CO 80524 no later than February 28, 2013. Be sure to add your name,
address, phone number and age. For more information contact the Library District
at 221-6740.
New Kung Fu school starting! A TPAAK family is starting a new Kung Fu
school in town. There will be classes for kids and adults. The kids classes will
be offered at two different, convenient times. There is the after school
option from 4:30pm-5:15pm and the after dinner option from 6pm-6:45pm.
Adult classes will run from 7pm -8:30pm.The school, called Kung Fu
Underground, is located at 700 S College Ave Unit B. It is right on the SE
corner of Laurel and College. There is going to be a grand opening on
Saturday, February 2nd from 11am-2pm. There will Kung Fu demonstrations
by kids and adults including combat and weapons demonstrations. There will
also be music and chances to win prizes including t-shirts and even a free
massage! More information about the school can be found at the website:
www.SanSooUnderground.com
Yoga for Parents!
There’s an exciting new opportunity for parents in the Fort Collins
area who are interested in doing yoga! Since so often parents find it
difficult to arrange childcare so that they can go enjoy a yoga class, two
certified yoga instructors are offering yoga for parents! Bring your kids
with you, and one of us will look after them while the other guides you in a
relaxing and rejuvenating yoga experience.
The classes are held at Front Range Classical Ballet Academy, at 11:15
every Saturday morning. Just $8 covers the cost of a yoga class led by a
professional yoga instructor, and a fun and engaging childcare experience for
your child.
We hope to see you there!
-Alexi Atkins and Abrona Ferrari
Week of 2/4-2/7 Lunch Menu
Monday, February 4th – Cheese Pizza served with carrots and fresh fruit
Tuesday, February 5th – Cheeseburger served with green beans and fresh fruit
Wednesday, February 6th – Chicken patty sandwich served with broccoli and fresh
fruit
Thursday, February 7th – Chicken drummies served with mashed potatoes and
gravy and fresh fruit
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PTLO would love to have you join us, Tuesday, February 5th at 6
pm, in the library. We will be planning the activities for the
remainder of the year! Hope to see you there!
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We are putting together pictures for the yearbook. If you have
any class pictures from Paragon night, field trips, or after school
activities please email them to tbrooksey@aol.com.
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TPAAK’s Mission Statement
The mission of T.R. Paul Academy of Arts & Knowledge is to teach
students the joy of learning and the importance of expressing
individual talent artistically and academically while enhancing
community and culture.